Newcastle United crank up goalkeeper transfer hunt after Ross Wilson sanctions new role

Newcastle United are intensifying their search for goalkeepers after sporting director Ross Wilson sanctioned the hiring of a Positional Scouting Analyst. The new role will focus heavily on identifying rising goalkeeping talent across Europe and South America. With Nick Pope expected to leave either in January or when his contract expires next summer, Newcastle plan to sign a younger goalkeeper to bolster their future options alongside recent additions Lukas Hornicek and Ewen Jaouen.

Wilson continues to reshape Newcastle's recruitment structure following the earlier departures of Steve Nickson and Andy Howe, and the recent appointment of Jack Ross as assistant sporting director. The club previously signed 20-year-old Jaouen for up to £24.2m, while Hornicek has taken over as the primary goalkeeper after joining from SC Braga.